Hydroxypropyl Guar
Thickener / Hair Conditioning
Low expected concern due to its large polymeric structure and limited absorption. Available safety information on related guar derivatives supports cosmetic use; irritation is uncommon in properly formulated products.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Low expected concern due to its large polymeric structure and limited absorption. Available safety information on related guar derivatives supports cosmetic use; irritation is uncommon in properly formulated products.
What it does
A modified guar-gum polymer used to thicken formulas, improve slip, stabilize emulsions, and enhance hair or skin feel.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/ https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Hydroxypropyl-Guar-Hydroxypropyltrimonium-Chloride
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
